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“Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men.” (Psalm 107:8) This verse is the theme song of this psalm. Over and over the psalmist tells of the positive interaction God has with His people. Over and over the psalmist tells…

“Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power.” (Psalm 106:8) This statement follows verses six and seven which tell us about the circumstances in which God acted. The Israelites needed saving. What’s more, they were doing nothing to encourage their being saved.…

“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!” (Psalm 105:1) Psalm 105 does exactly what the first verse suggests. It makes known God’s deed among the nation of Israel. Psalm 106 contains more of the same. There are three things suggested…

“O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” (Psalm 104:24) The term “manifold” can mean multiple or diverse. In the context of this psalm, we might see it both ways. Not only is the earth full (manifold)…

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” (Psalm 103:1)\ This is reportedly a song of David. It makes sense since he was a champion of praising God and giving Him honor. The psalm itself is filled with evidence of why God…

Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away…” (Psalm 102:25, 26) The writer…

“No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.” (Psalm 101:7) God loves us, and we should never doubt it for one second. God is faithful in all His promises to His people. God desires everyone to repent and…

“For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalm 100:5) Hard to choose one verse from this psalm. The last verse sums up so much of other psalms. The love of God, yea, the steadfast love of God is paramount to understanding…

“O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.” (Psalm 99:8) The psalmist is referring to Moses, Aaron, Samuel, and others who called upon the Lord. He is referring mainly to Israel as Israel is the heart of the…

“Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” (Psalm 98:1) Where does the reader of the psalm get a new song to sing to the Lord? A new hymn book perhaps? Try…